Tours, tickets and day trips in Derbent
The sights with published visitor numbers, the heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent; Citadel, old town and fortifications of Derbent; Derbent Lighthouse; Naryn Castle.
Day trips from Derbent
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbent to Makhachkala | Russia | 120 km (75 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Derbent to Khasavyurt | Russia | 191 km (119 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Derbent to Grozny | Russia | 254 km (158 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Where to book tours and tickets
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Common questions
Does Derbent have a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes: Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent; Citadel, old town and fortifications of Derbent; Derbent Lighthouse; Naryn Castle.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.